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IP4M-PB181EW-AI
4MP POE AI Bullet Camera
User Manual
Version 1.0.0
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January 10
, 2023

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  • Page 1 IP4M-PB181EW-AI 4MP POE AI Bullet Camera User Manual Version 1.0.0 January 10 , 2023...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installation Guide .........................3 Camera Access Setup ......................4 App Setup ..........................4 Desktop Access Setup......................8 Live ............................9 Playback ..........................10 Setup..........................11 Camera ..........................12 Audio ..........................19 Network ..........................19 Event ..........................24 Storage..........................32 Destination.........................35 System ..........................37 Information ........................39 Alarm ..........................39...

  • Page 3: Installation Guide

    The camera also features flexible storage options to store recordings to a microSD card (up to 256GB), SFTP/FTP, NAS, NVR, or using the Amcrest Cloud. All these features can be accessed and customized using a web browser or even using the Amcrest View Pro app using a mobile device.

  • Page 4: Camera Access Setup

    Amcrest Cloud App Setup Amcrest Cloud allows you to access your device from anywhere in the world. Please note, you will need an Amcrest Cloud account to proceed with Amcrest Cloud app setup. You can register for a cloud account in the Amcrest Cloud app or from the Amcrest Cloud website at amcrestcloud.com...
  • Page 5 Note: Connect your mobile device to the same network that your camera is on. 2. Register for an Amcrest Cloud account. To register click on Sign Up and fill out the form to complete registration. 3. Tap on Add Camera 4.
  • Page 6 The following steps will continue the app setup process for an Android phone and, though the iPhone version of the app has slightly different steps, most of this process is identical and easy. Download and install the Amcrest View Pro app for the App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Page 7 6. Scan the QR code. The QR code can be found on the serial tag along with a scannable barcode. Note: IP/Domain/DDNS can be used to establish a DDNS connection. For more information on how to setup a DDNS connection, visit amcrest.com/support...

  • Page 8: Desktop Access Setup

    To access your camera from your computer you will need to first locate the camera’s IP address. To locate the camera’s IP address is it highly recommended to download our free Amcrest IP Config Tool software. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcrest.com/downloads...

  • Page 9: Live

    Live By default, the interface opens on the Live tab. The live view tab allows the user to see a live video feed from the camera. Use the Live, Playback, and Cloud Storage options to access these features. For more information on the features provided in this menu, please refer to the details provided below.

  • Page 10: Playback

    This button allows the user to make the live feed go into full screen mode. Full Screen Double click the mouse or click the ESC button to exit full screen mode. Only available in IE Mode This button allows the user to change the width/height ratio for the live feed. The options are Original and Adaptive.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Manual events. The “All” option will select all recording types in the interface. Cloud Storage The Cloud Storage tab allows the user quick access to the Amcrest Cloud website. At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts.

  • Page 12: Camera

    There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab: 1. Menu Bar: Allows the user to switch between Configuration and Profile Management options. 2. Menu Items: Each menu option opens a different menu which allows the user to change between specific settings configurations.
  • Page 13 part of the video, distortion may occur if the white balance is not accurate. Please note the video may not be clear if the value is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60. Sharpness: This slider is used to adjust the sharpness of the video. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The larger the value is, the clearer the edges are and vice versa.
  • Page 14 BLC: Backlight compensation: Default will use the whole image to balance the lighting settings, and Customized will allow you to balance the lighting settings from the target area. HLC: Highlight compensation is a feature that came out of necessity due to overexposure from strong light sources like headlights or spotlights.
  • Page 15 Delay: This dropdown box allows the user to set a delay in seconds for how long it takes to switch between Day and Night modes. The values range from 2 seconds to 10 seconds. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings, click the Save button.
  • Page 16 Smart Codec: This option allows the user to enable or disable the smart codec. Smart codec is a function in most Amcrest cameras which aim to reduce bandwidth consumption without losing visible image quality by intelligently increasing compression where it will not make a visible difference in the scene.
  • Page 17 The overlay tab allows the user to customize channel titles, time, OSD information, and/or custom titles. This menu also allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay on the live view screen. Please note, due to certain limitations within the camera, it does not offer features such as privacy masking. Below is an explanation of the features in this menu.
  • Page 18 The logo overlay menu allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay logo in the interface. Enable – This radio button allows the user to enable the Amcrest Overlay. The logo can be placed in different areas of the interface by clicking the overlay on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.

  • Page 19: Audio

    Audio This menu allows the user to modify audio settings for the camera. Please note, this device has a dongle wire connection which allows the user to connect an external RCA microphone or speaker. If using an external microphone, make sure to enable the “Line In” option located in the Audio In Device dropdown menu. Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Audio menu: Main Stream: Sets the audio settings for the main stream: Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording.
  • Page 20 QR code scanning feature cannot be used. QR Code: This image is a Quick Response (QR) code. By scanning this image using the Amcrest View app, this camera can establish a connection with the app.
  • Page 21 Connection The Connection tab is where users can configure port connections. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Connection settings tab: Max Connections: This field allows the user to specify the maximum number of users that can be connected to the camera at the same time.
  • Page 22 For purposes of this guide, AmcrestDDNS will be used. AmcrestDDNS is a free DDNS service provided by Amcrest, and it must be renewed every year. A renewal reminder email will be sent to the email entered in the username field below.
  • Page 23 Recipients: This field allows the user to enter the receiver email address. These email addresses are the ones that will receive any emails pertaining to alert and alarm emails sent by the camera. Up to 3 email addresses can be entered in this field.

  • Page 24: Event

    To enable HTTPS, click Create. Enter the requested information related to the certificate, region, IP or domain name of the camera, state, location, etc., and click Create. Click Install and allow the cert to be created. Click the download button to download the root cert to your computer. Right click on the root cert and install the certificate to your machine (be sure to place the cert in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities folder).
  • Page 25 Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set.
  • Page 26 Remember to click the save button on the motion detection settings screen, otherwise the motion detection zones will not go into effect. Clicking the cancel button to leave the motion detection zone and will not save the zone setup. Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when a motion detection alarm is triggered.
  • Page 27 Setting an IVS Rule All IVS rules can only be set and/or modified using the web user interface. They cannot be set using the Amcrest View Pro app or any other platforms associated with your device. For more information on setting IVS rule, refer to...
  • Page 28 Ensure a Smart Plan has been activated in the Smart Plan menu for IVS. Access the IVS menu and click on the Add ( ) icon to begin customizing IVS rules. Use the dropdown menu in the Rule Type column to select which IVS rule you want to use. Tripwire Tripwire allows the camera to trigger an event if an object, such as a human or vehicle, crosses the set tripwire line.
  • Page 29 Note: The target filtering and pixel counter can be used to refine the set rule however for optimal experience it is highly recommended to leave these settings as default To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
  • Page 30 3. In the Direction menu, choose if the rule will be triggered if the object enters only, exits only, or enters & exits a set region. 4. Enable the Record checkbox to record the event. 7. Check the Send Email and Snapshot checkboxes if you would like a snapshot of the event emailed to you. A valid Email address must be established in the camera prior to enabling this setting.
  • Page 31 Relay-in: Default is Alarm 1. Schedule: Schedule when the external alarm will be triggered. Anti-Dither: The amount of time, in seconds, the event will last. Sensor Type: Select which sensor type is set to the alarm. NO: Normally open. NC: Normally closed. Record: Allow the event to record to a microSD card when triggered.

  • Page 32: Storage

    To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Illegal Access This tab allows the user to set the camera’s response to an Illegal Access related abnormality. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Illegal Access settings tab: Enable: This checkbox enables the Illegal Access abnormality trigger for the camera.
  • Page 33 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Record Schedule settings tab: Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of recordings: General: General recording means that the camera captures all footage for the specified time period. General recording is represented by the color green.
  • Page 34 Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which snapshot type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of snapshots: General: General means that the camera will take snapshots during the specified time period. General recording is represented by the color green.

  • Page 35: Destination

    Destination This menu controls where recorded media is stored. There are 4 tabs in this menu: Path, SD Card, FTP, and NAS. Path This tab is where the user can designate a path for recorded video and snapshots to reside in. Below is a screenshot of the Path tab: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Path settings tab: Event Type: This column designates storage options available to the camera.
  • Page 36 Save button. Cloud Storage This menu redirects the user to the Amcrest Cloud web site. At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts. For more information on Amcrest Cloud visit:...

  • Page 37: System

    System This menu section allows the user to change general settings for the camera. General This tab is where the user can configure some basic camera settings. Below is an explanation of the fields on the General settings tab: Device Name: This field allows the user to change the device’s name. Language: This dropdown box allows the user to change the language used in the camera.
  • Page 38 Go to amcrest.com/firmware Search for the model number of your camera and download the latest firmware file. Return to the web user interface for your camera and press the Browse button to locate and import the firmware file you just downloaded.

  • Page 39: Information

    Information This menu section allows the user to view information about the camera for reference purposes. Version This screen allows the user to see various information about the camera’s software versions, as well as other information. On this screen, software version, web interface version, and ONVIF version are displayed. Also, the S/N (Token ID) is displayed here.
  • Page 40 6. Click the Connections menu item on the left-hand menu and ensure that the HTTP port has changed. 7. Click the DDNS menu item on the left-hand menu, pick Amcrest DDNS from the drop-down box, click the checkbox next to Server Type, and then click the Save button on the bottom right.
  • Page 41 UK: 203-769-2757 Port Forwarding Remote Web Access Setup Port Forwarding is an alternative method to setting up remote access for Amcrest cameras. This method should only be used if the UPnP/DDNS Remote Access method did not work. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough that details how to setup the camera for Remote Web Access using Port Forwarding: 1.
  • Page 42 4. View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu button on the top of the page. You can also use the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS and Android to add more cameras, play recordings, and view your camera live, from anywhere.
  • Page 43 The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes, or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form.
  • Page 44 All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their respective owners. To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following: Visit http://amcrest.com/contact and use the email form...

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